W44.E9
Non-billableOther non-magnetic metal objects entering via natrl orifice
Other non-magnetic metal objects entering into or through a natural orifice
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Bottle cap entering into or through a natural orifice
- Can lid entering into or through a natural orifice
- Pull tab entering into or through a natural orifice
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(5)
W44.E0Non-magnetic metal object unsp, entering via natural orifice
W44.E1Non-magnetic metal bead entering via natural orifice
W44.E2Non-magnetic metal coin entering via natural orifice
W44.E3Non-magnetic metal toy entering via natural orifice
W44.E4Non-magnetic metal jewelry entering via natural orifice
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)
UMLS
- Bottle cap entering into or through a natural orificeC5819617
- Can lid entering into or through a natural orificeC5819618
- Other non-magnetic metal objects entering into or through a natural orificeC5819439
- Other non-magnetic metal objects entering via natrl orificeC5819439
- Pull tab entering into or through a natural orificeC5819619
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other non-magnetic metal objects entering via natrl orifice?
The ICD-10-CM code for other non-magnetic metal objects entering via natrl orifice is W44.E9. The full clinical description is "Other non-magnetic metal objects entering into or through a natural orifice". W44.E9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W44.E9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W44.E9 represents “Other non-magnetic metal objects entering into or through a natural orifice”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is W44.E9 a billable code?
No, W44.E9 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under W44.E9.
What chapter is W44.E9 in?
W44.E9 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W44.E9?
W44.E9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: assault (X92-Y09); contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64); exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under W44.E9?
W44.E9 has 3 child codes, including: W44.E9XA (Other non-magnetic metal obj entering via natrl orfc, init), W44.E9XD (Other non-magnetic metal obj entering via natrl orfc, subs), W44.E9XS (Other non-magnetic metal obj entering via natrl orfc, sqla).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W44.E9?
W44.E9 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C5819617, C5819618, C5819439, C5819619. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W44.E9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other non-magnetic metal objects entering via natrl orifice affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of W44.E9?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for W44.E9 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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